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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

8

Major March Chases Aguinaldo Bastion After Pilar Death

Major March with 800 men advances from Cervantes toward Bontoe as Aguinaldo, escort dwindled to fifty, aims for Bayombong. General Gregorio del Pilar dies at the front, urging no stand. his body is recovered after a feint, and American forces press the pursuit through the Lilad mountains toward Cer vantes.

de Pilar Manila Gervantes Associated Press March Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya Cervantes Lilad Mountains Aguinaldo Gregorio del Pilar BOC Genral Pilar March Restuimes Dight Concepcion Cayan Lepanto

Mabini Captured. Aparri Surrenders in Anti American Campaign

Aguinaldo’s ablest adviser Mabini has been captured near Josales by General MacArthur and will be brought to Manuila. General Virena surrendered Aparri on December 11 to Captain McCalla. The action concluded with honors of war. insurgent and American officers reviewed troops. Separate dispatches report General Tinto moving prisoners north and operations near La Paz. Boston reports a mayoral victory for Thomas Start over Creneral Collins by 2,084 votes, a record municipal turnout, while Detroit notes Governor Pingree calls for a special session to tax property equally.

Mabini Aguinaldo MacArthur Josales Manuila Virena Cagayan Aparri McCalla United States Newark Otis General Tirona Trowe General Tinto Bruce Nevada Edwards Yorktown la Paz Howe Tino Penn Thirty-Third Infantry Washington Luzon Admiral Watson Cavite Burwell Wheeling Kaiser Lalong Young

Goldsmith disappears after bank defalcations uncovered

Middletown N Y Dec 14 Louis A Goldsmith assistant cashier of the National bank of Dort Jervis has vanished. His defalcations were discovered Nov 14 and are expected to exceed 25000 dollars as authorities pursue clues.

Middletown N. Y Louis A. Goldsmith Fishier the National Bank Dort Jervis Goldsmith

Chair Trust Is a Failure

Milwaukee Wis Dec 14 It is understood by those interested in this city that the proposed big chair trust has failed of organization.

Milwaukee Wis

Refused a Seat to Bel at AFL Meeting

Detroit December 14 The American Federation of Labor refused to seat W E Bel, delegate of the Omaha Quaba Labor union, on representation. Fraternal greetings marked the session with British Canadian and American groups applauded. A farmers organizing movement was encouraged with a committee to aid it. Weanedy urged education of storekeepers to buy union-made goods to back farmer demands.

Detroit Qmaha W. ET. Bel Quaba Labor Union American Federation of Labor Fred Kd. Weanedy

Allan the New Senator Appointed to Fill Lincoln Seat

Governor Poynter appointed ex Senator Allen to fill the U S senate vacancy caused by the death of Senator elect Llayward. Reports say Bryan dictated the appointment but the governor denies confirming such claims while stating the choice reflects the will of Nebraskan voters. Sioux City reports the Sioux City and Northern railway and its assets sold for 1.5 million dollars to Tod & Co New York. The line will operate with the Sioux City and Western in conjunction with the Great Northern.

Omaha Poynter Allen United States Senate Llayward Lincoln Willian J. Bryan Bryan Sinee Bryan Alen Iade Iis Sioux City Sioux City and Northern Railways Federal Thoward S. Baker Willian Stewart Tod Robertso Nod New York J. Kennedy Tod & Co Sioux City and Western Yods Groat Northern

Mystic Shriners consider third Iowa temple in Des Moines

Des Moines report from Vight Among Mystic Shriners notes Cedar Rapids gathering of the It Wahir temple. Kaaba at Davenport and Bi Kahir at Cedar Rapids oppose, while Des Moines supporters plan to press for a third Iowa temple in Des Moines.

Mystic Shriners Des Moines

Appointments Confirmed by Senate For Diplomatic Posts

The senate yesterday confirmed nominations including C. Hanna of Iowa as consul general at Monterey Mexico William M Hoey of Indiana as collector of customs for the district of Arizona Edwin Madden of Michigan as third assistant postmaster general Adelbert S Hay of Michigan as consul at Pretoria C Morris of Michigan at Windsor Ontario Jay White of Michigan at Llanover Germany.

Washington Dee Senate C. Hanna Towa Genernal Monterey Mex William M. Hoey Indiana District of Arizona Edwin ©. Madden Michigan Adelbert S. Hay Pretoria Fr. C. Morris Windsor

Instate inmate totals report by ex Justice Lyons

Madison Wis Dec 14 ex Justice Lyons has completed figures on the state insane population. Across 26 county asylums 3306 inmates, state hospital 370, northern hospital Oshkosh 381, total 4079 patients with 2507 males and 2100 females.

Madison, Wis Lyons Oshkosh

Miners warned of coal company recruitment abroad

Indianapolis December 14 notices were sent from the miners headquarters warning that agents for coal companies in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory are attempting to recruit miners with false representations.

Indianapolis Missouri Kansas Arkansas Indiath Territory

Furniture price advance at national meeting to take effect Jan 1

Chicago December 14 advance of fifty cents on all furniture classes was agreed at the semi annual meeting of the National Association of Chamber Suit and Case Work Manufacturers. Des Moines December 24 the Illinois Central road from Fort Dodge to Omaha a distance of 130 miles was formally opened shortening the line to Omaha for the Illinois Central.

Chicago Dev National Association of Chamber Des Moines Dee Fort Dodge Omaha

Notable 1900 items mix Boer war, finance, and crime

Duncan N Wood, son of a Confederate general and West Point graduate, is said to fight in the Boer army. Rominer’s failed pipe light caused a 32 death mine accident at Carbonado Washington. A Milwaukee man claims to have grown a green carnation. Britain’s wheat yield is estimated. A new Indianapolis hotel costing 1 150 000 will replace the Bates house. Anti Trust League conference slated for Chicago on February 12 1900. Colonial Sugar Refining Co plans 100 000 000 capital. George Washington’s death marked 100 years ago. James Tenry arrives in Chicago from the Klondike with 48 000 in gold and greenbacks after two years. South African Pro Boer raises over 3 000 in Chicago. Pinkerton backs reviving whipping post to punish thieves. Shanghai reports Japan chartering transports to Korea amid a dispute with Russian agents.

Duncan N. Wood Tlood West Point Rominer Dee Carbonado Wash Milwaukee Britain Bates House Indianapolis Anti-Trust League Chicago Larece Colonial Sugar Refining Company George Washington James Tenry Klondike

Mystery on Hillsboro Woman In Detective Role Revealed

The piece recounts the Hillsboro case against Alice Glenn, a woman passing as a sewing machine agent and later identified as a key detective for a Ohio agency. She is linked to a perjury charge and a Montgomery County arrest, with her past employer assisting in her defense.

Mattoon Dee Hllis” Glenn Hillsboro Tre Glenn Ohio Alice Cunningham Thillsboro Montgomery County Lam Toe

Repudiated Arbitration Shuts St Louis Papers

In St Louis the Star and Post-Dispatch did not publish a daylight edition yesterday due to an eight hour pressmen strike. The local Web Pressmen's union repudiated Friday arbitration findings after a new three year contract was proposed, threatening a walkout unless terms matched. Publishers agreed to suspend papers until pressmen returned to work, tensions eased and normal operation resumed.

St. Louis Lwe Star and Post Rss Phs Bowman International Web Pressmen's Union Web Pressmen Pew Witteh Mmerate

Downfall of Roper and Tin Plate Upheaval News

Osmer W. Roper of Newark refused a $2,600 loan after paying $104, leading to his arrest by federal authorities for postal law violations. The case involved Il L Morris, Richland County state's attorney, who warned against misstatements while pursuing justice. Also reports promise a tin plate market upheaval with rising prices and new plants forming, plus Rev G R Robbins denouncing church fairs as wicked and urging charity via starvation rather than fundraising events.

New York Osmer W. Roper Newark, Nd Im Jath Roper Il. G. Morris Olney Richland County Tre Morris Cincinnati G. R. Robbins Lincoln Park Baptist Institutional Church

Not So Slow in a Big City Store

A traveling man and the Saunterer debate department stores in a main corridor. The Saunterer praises centralized desirable commodities while the other mocks big stores and recalls a New Jersey seaside town’s multitasking undertakers who run hardware, groceries, and even parties, boats, and crafts. They illustrate a broader point about urban progress versus small-town versatility.

Saunterer New Jersey Philadelphia

Overcoat Thief Complicates Paris Letters Mystery

In a witty exchange, Stubb and Penn joke about a thief who stole Penn’s overcoat and mailed three of his wife's letters found inside. The note highlights Paris’s 17,000 telephone stations for over 2.5 million residents versus Stockholm's 98,000 for 270,000 inhabitants.

Stubb Penn Paris Stockholm Sweden

Double Daily Fast Trains To Florida

Travel notice lists J C Bean and W A Tours as agents for double daily fast trains to Florida. Includes addresses in Chicago Louisville and Washington. Contains dates or codes and mentions paths via N W P A with officers listed.

Florida

Supreme Court denies writ to force arrest in butterine case

In Springfield Illinois on December 14 the Supreme Court denied Charles V. Knight of Chicago a writ of mandamus to compel Justice George W. Underwood to issue a warrant for Alexander McNabb accused of butterine law violations. The court ruled inferior courts lack power to direct procedural choices. prosecutions should go through Cook County's state’s attorney. It noted the mandamus aim was to seek a constitutional ruling on the plea law.

Springfield, Ll Charles V. Knight Chicago George W. Underwood Alexander McNabb McNabb Knight Underwood Cook County

Telegram from national organizer hits Cincinnati cigar labels plant

Cincinnati in December reports a telegram to union chiefs from National Organizer James saying at Reading he uncovered a full plant producing union cigar labels, with most labels eventually sold in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati The Cigarmakers’ Union James Reading Union

Wheat conditions near normal as of December reports

Illinois crop reports show winter wheat area 2,028,000 acres, down 11 percent from last year’s 2,268,800. Northern division 8600 acres, central 893,000, southern 1,061,000. Ties to Tusium fly complaints. condition near normal: northern 4 percent, central 96 percent, southern 6y percent. Rye 102,300 acres, corn 6,041,500 acres. yield average 37 bushels, up from last year. Springfield.

Springfield Ills Ilinois

Hillsboro mystery woman carried to station in disguise

Hillsboro Tuesday eight. Mills Glenn adieu aftermath. The woman who deceived Litchfield by dressing as a man was forcibly taken to the railway, loaded on a train for West Virginia. Governor Tanner traveled to Chicago then Washington to join a committee planning the 1902 Columbian anniversary.

Hillsberg Mills Glenn Hillsboro Litchfield West Virginia Springfield Fll Bec Tanner Chicago Washington Meliiley

Pain Balm Eases Chest Pains and Prevents Pneumonia

An ad notes Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves chest pain from colds and can prevent pneumonia. It also claims the same treatment cures a lame back in one hour. Sold by Emmert & Burrell. A Hot Me village report says eleven residents are over 80, eight men, oldest 95, most born nearby and rarely traveling beyond fifty miles.

Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell Hot, Me

It Hits the Spot Honey and Tar Claim Ad

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for sore throats and chest congestion with a promise of immediate relief and a warming healing sensation. A separate note reports that about 40,000 Mohammedans have deserted Crete and 50,000 remain uneasy about the new order.

Foley H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz Crete

Benj Ingerson Credits Ley’s Honey and Tar for Voice

In Hutton Ind Benj Ingerson says he had spoken only in a whisper for months until a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his voice. The product is popular with speakers and singers as noted by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz Co. First class travelers in England rose ten percent in ten years while third class soared forty one percent.

Benj. Ingerson Hutton, Ind Foley H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz & Co England H.d. Moogh W. FE

Another Gavel for Henderson

Pipestone Minnesota December 14 A handsome pipestone gavel was yesterday sent to Representative McCleary to be presented to Speaker Henderson The head is a solid piece of pipestone and the handle is decorated with gold

Henderson Pipestone Minn McCleary

Market quotes on Wheat Corn and Live Stock from Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago markets report daily Board of Trade quotations for Wheat Corn and Pork Lard and Short Ribs with futures and cash ranges. Milk and eggs, butter and produce prices listed. Milwaukee grain prices noted. livestock receipts estimated for hogs cattle and lambs with price ranges for different grades.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade BATR Batla Bae Fai Cxittle Texas Milwaukee Grain Milwaukee Northern Braley

Allen's Foot-Ease in Gloves and Shoes Benefit

A reader praises Allen's Foot-Ease for use in gloves to absorb perspiration and as a dainty toilet powder. It eases tight shoes, helps break in new footwear, and keeps feet cool. Advertises purity to physicians, 25 cents, sample free, Nell actress Allen S. Omlsted from Le Roy New York. Also mentions Berea College horses and a cough relief vendor Foley's Honey and Tar for a coughing congregant.

Allen Allen S. Omlsted le Roy N. Y

Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco

The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10:35 p m departure from Chicago and a Wednesday 9:45 a m arrival in San Francisco. The route stops include Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and other points, with an option for a Salt Lake City layover to visit area sights. Eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m and reaches Chicago the following Wednesday at 8:25 a m.

C. M St. P. Ry Chicago San Francisco St. P Omaha Colorado Springs Col. Mid Salt Lake So. Pac. Ry Salt Lake City

Train Schedules From Freeport and Milwaukee

Train notices list departures from Freeport and Milwaukee with times 7:15 am 10:20 am and 2:10 pm among others. No. 53 carries passengers with connections to Chicago Clinton In Dubuque St Paul. No. 34 leaves Milwaukee at 9:00 am and No. 6 connects Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs. Through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island. Baggage checked to destination. J B Sweatt, Agent.

Passenel Cabadivanchings Chicago Clinton Dubuque St. Paul Milwaukee Ygre Cedar Rapide Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs Rock Island J.B. Sweatt Chicago Great Western RY Minneapolis Des Moines St. Joseph South Freeport BART Ue Noi St P. & K. C. Limited Brewster House A. G. Fitz Lord Gen Pass, & Tkt. Agt

Stomach Disease Cited In 189S Paris Dog Bite Panic

The 189S Paris dog bite outbreak reports 1 500 people bitten by dogs believed mad, eight deaths. An advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion disorders along with heart, liver, and blood issues, featuring Mrs A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street.

Paris Pierce

Harvest Excursions by Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway announces Harvest Excursion tickets for sale on November Tth, 21st and December 5th and 19th. 10-Went.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

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